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Kit Specifications:
Skill Level 2: Easy to Construct and Fly
Length: 23" (54.8 cm)
Diameter: .976" (2.5 cm)
Weight (without motor): 2.6 oz (75 g)
Recovery Method: Glider/12" Plastic Parachute
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Semroc Orbital Transport
P/N:07405
Price: $28.50
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Recommended Motors: See Chart Below.
Semroc Orbital Transport Altitude and Recommended Motors
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Motor Used
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Altitude - feet (meters)
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200 feet (60.96 m)
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First flight
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400 feet (121.92 m)
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Great Choice
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See the video below for help in selecting rocket motors. Rocket motors are sold separately from the kit. If you are unsure which one to pick, start with the one recommended for the First Flight, and then another for a more impressive launch. Most motors listed in this chart are available through Apogee Components. For other motors that are not listed here, download the RockSim file to see if it will work in this rocket kit. See also Technical Publication #28 for guidance on selecting appropriate rocket engines other than those listed in this chart. If you don't already have Technincal Publication #28, give us a call, and we'll be happy to let you download it free (you have to ask though). |
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Semroc Orbital Transport is a Retro Blast to the Future (Now the Past)
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One of the coolest rockets of all time is back, and it's the same as it ever was, only better! We have to admit, this is one of our all-time favorite kits. It's got so much detail, so many parts, and flies so good, it's impossible for your fleet to be complete without an Orbital Transport. The glider spends so much time in the air, you might think Estes originally designed it for competition. Semroc has updated it but has stayed faithful to the original, so much so that if you saw one without decals, you probably couldn't tell the difference.
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From the 1969 Estes catalog:
"Spectacular in flight and a true show model on the ground, the Orbital Transport is the launch vehicle of the 80's. Based on the latest proposals for a reusable air breathing (scramjet) booster for orbital vehicles, the Transport is an exciting experience to build and fly. The Transport itself lifts off under rocket power. At ejection the "re-entry vehicle" detaches and glides back to earth. The booster returns by parachute. Kit comes complete with colorful decals."
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| This rocket is sure to catch the eye of everyone that looks at it. It has a lot of detal and great decal graphics. If you're like us, you'll day dream for hours about what it would be like to ride this ship into orbit. |
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What Makes this Kit a Skill Level 2 Build?
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Semroc calls the Orbital Transport a skill level 1 kit, but c'mon. There's a lot more work and care that goes into this than our Avion. It is easy for a serious modeller but we recommend building at least two other rockets with balsa fins before you take the dive into this kit.
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Balsa Nose Cones—The main cone is a delightfully long and sleek design that puts a lot of today's nose cones to shame. Both are precision manufactured and pre-sanded to a smooth finish. The beauty of balsa is that you can hollow these nose cones out for truly phenomenal performance.
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Lots-o-Body Tubes—Fine spirals make this kit a quick finish. These are top-quality pieces.
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Laser-cut Balsa Fins—No more "Orbital Transport Hand Cramp". Here's where current technology makes a huge difference. These fins are excellent quality, perfectly cut, and an accurate reproduction of the original.
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Modern Recovery System—Say hello to Kevlar and elastic and goodbye to the old rubberband. This is another serious upgrade from the original. The lightweight plastic parachute is performance-oriented and improves visability during recovery and on the ground. Kids scream with delight when the Orbital Transport lands. It's like being transported back to when you were a kid.
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Decals—One of the truly great features of the original Orbital Transport, and the thing that really made the rocket was the incredible waterslide decals. That's still true today; these are beautiful and high quality decals.
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Tools needed to assemble this rocket kit:
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Masking Tape
- Hobby Knife
- Wood Glue or White Glue (or use epoxy with the 29mm mount)
To Launch This Rocket Kit, You'll Also Need:
- Rocket Motors (Not included with this kit - See the motor selection above).
- Launch Pad & Launch Controller (Not included with this kit)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Orbital Transport kit:
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What launch pad should I use to launch the Semroc Orbital Transport rocket kit?
- A. We recommend the Estes Porta-Pad® "E" launch pad. Click Here for more information. This pad will hold this bigger rocket stable, even when a stiff breeze is blowing.
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Q. I need help selecting motors. What should I do?
- A. Watch this YouTube video.
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To see how the Semroc Orbital Transport rocket looks and performs with each motor configuration, download the FREE RockSim design file (click here). This file can be opened with the FREE demo version of RockSim (click here). Both Windows and Macintosh versions are available.
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What is a RockSim Design file? The RockSim software gives you a lot of information about the flight characteristics of this rocket: how high, how fast, where it will land, how will it react to wind, etc. The "design file" is intended to save you time. All the parameters (size, shape, weight, fin design, etc.) of this rocket have already been entered into the RockSim program, and saved as an electronic database file. You can just open it up in your copy of RockSim and start loading different rocket motors to run launch simulations. It's fun and educational to see the rocket zoom skyward, even before you built it. For more information about RockSim and to download a FREE 30-day demo version, click here. Windows and Macintosh versions are both available.
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What is expected when you launch your model rocket?
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Are you new to rocketry? Do you think you know what happens when you launch your rocket? Now you can learn about the events that occur as your rocket is launched into the air. So when you launch your rocket, you'll be prepared and you'll be able to show off your knowledge to observers watching your rocket. This article also gives you links to other references that will give you even more background information about rocketry, so you can become a true rocket scientist and expert.
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"I purchased an Aspire from you around 2 years ago. For some reason it got "stuck" in the mail and you ended up shipping another one with no questions asked. Your customer service is first rate. Just found myself on Tower Hobbies website and asked myself what the hell I was doing..." -- Karl Gengenbach
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Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for its brand of aramid fiber. Only DuPont makes KEVLAR®
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Shipping and Handling Fees:
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To estimate the shipping charges, please see our shipping information page. This page also explains how items are shipped, as well as offering you additional shipping options.
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